U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM SB-2
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
Pacific Spirit, Inc.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Nevada 1081 98-0349685
(State or jurisdiction of Primary Standard Industrial (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Classification Number) Identification Number)
11640-96 A Avenue Vancouver,
B.C.
Phone: (604) 760-1400
(Address and telephone number of principal executive
offices and place of business)
Kennan E. Kaeder
Attorney at Law
110 West C Street, Suite 1904
San Diego, Ca 92101
Phone: (619)232-6545
Fax: (619) 236-8182
Email: kennan@kklawoffice.com
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: as soon as
practicable after this registration becomes effective.
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a
delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, check the following box. [x]
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant
to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the
Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective
registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under
the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under
the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434, check
the following box. [ ]
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Title of each class Amount to be Proposed Proposed Amount of
class of registered maximum offering maximum registration fee
securities to be price per aggregate
registered offering price
Common 1,500,000 $0.05 $75,000 $18.75
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The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates
as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file
a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement
shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the
Securities Act of 1933 or until this registration statement shall become
effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting
pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
PACIFIC SPIRIT, INC.
1,500,000 Shares
Common Stock
Offering Price $0.05 per share
This is our initial public offering so there is currently no public
market for our shares. See Risk Factors on page 1.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of our shares or determined if this
prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a
criminal offense.
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Price to Public Commissions & Proceeds to
Payable In Cash Discounts Prior to Company
On Subscription Legal and Prior to Legal
Accounting Fees and
Accounting
Fees
Per Share $0.05 $.00 $.05
Total $75,000 $.00 $75,000
We will offer the shares ourselves and do not plan to use underwriters
or pay any commissions. We will be selling our shares in a direct participation
offering and no one has agreed to buy any of our shares. There is no minimum
amount of shares we must sell so no money raised from the sale of our stock will
go into escrow, trust or another similar arrangement. The offering will remain
open for 90 days or an additional 60 days at the sole discretion of our
management, unless we decide to cease selling efforts prior to this date. The
minimum purchase is 50,000 shares at $.05 per share or $1,250.00.
The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed.
We may not sell our shares until the registration statement filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer
to sell our shares and it is not soliciting an offer to buy our shares in any
state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
PACIFIC SPIRIT, INC.
The date of this prospectus is , 2001
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Page
Prospectus Summary...............................................................1
Risk Factors.....................................................................2
Use Of Proceeds..................................................................4
Determination Of Offering Price..................................................5
Dilution.........................................................................5
Plan Of Distribution.............................................................7
Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements................................8
Legal Proceedings................................................................9
Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters And Control Persons.....................9
Security Ownership Of Certain Beneficial Owners And Management..................10
Description Of Securities.......................................................10
Shares Eligible For Future Sale.................................................11
Certain Transactions............................................................14
Business........................................................................14
Management Discussion And Analysis Or Plan Of Operation.........................19
Legal Matters...................................................................21
Experts.........................................................................21
Available Information...........................................................21
Financial Statements............................................................F-1
Until ___________________________, 2001 all dealers that effect
transactions in our shares, whether or not participating in this offering, may
be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the dealer's
obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect
to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
PACIFIC SPIRIT, INC. was incorporated under the laws of the State
of Nevada on May 4, 2001. We have not commenced active business operations.
We are an exploration stage company. We have acquired a mineral lease
on a total of 6 unpatented lode mineral claims located in the Goldbanks Mining
District in Pershing County, Nevada. A patented lode mineral claim is the
highest form of holding a mineral claim. It means that no more assessment work
is necessary and that all mineral rights, both surface and underground, are
included in the claim. An unpatented claim means that more assessment work is
necessary before all mineral rights can be claimed. We intend to explore for
metals, including silver, gold and other valuable minerals on our property.
There is no assurance that valuable minerals will be found until proper geologic
exploration and analysis is performed.
Our administrative office is located at 11640-96 A Avenue, Vancouver,
B.C. Phone: (604) 760-1400. Our Nevada office is located at 5300 West Sahara
Avenue, Suite 101, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89146. Our fiscal year end is May 31.
The Offering
Securities Offered................ 1,500,000 shares of common stock.
Offering Price.................... The shares are offered at $0.05 per share
for total gross offering proceeds of
$75,000.00.
Terms Of The Offering............. There is no minimum offering. Accordingly,
as shares are sold, we will use the money
raised for our activities. The offering will
remain open for 90 days, or an additional
60 days at the sole discretion of our
management, unless the total proceeds are
earlier received or we determine, in our
sole discretion to cease selling efforts.
Net Proceeds Our Company.......... $75,000.00
Use Of Proceeds................... We will use the proceeds to pay for offering
expenses, research and exploration.
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RISK FACTORS
There may be no minerals on our property. We must conduct exploration
to determine what amount of minerals, if any, exist on our property, and if any
minerals which are found can be economically extracted and profitably processed.
We do not claim to have any minerals or reserves whatsoever at this time on any
of our claims.
We may not have sufficient funds to pay minimum annual lease payments.
Under the terms of our mineral lease, Pacific Spirit is obligated to pay a
minimum annual royalty on the June 7 anniversary date of the lease. Thus,
Pacific Spirit must pay $8,000 on June 7, 2002, $16,000 on June 7, 2003, $24,000
on June 7, 2004, $50,000 on June 7, 2005 and $50,000 on each anniversary date
thereafter during the term of the lease. If we are unable to make these payments
we must renegotiate the terms of the lease. If we are unable to renegotiate the
terms of the lease will be not be able to implement our business plan.
We may not have adequate funds to conduct operations. You may be
investing in a company that does not have adequate funds to conduct its
operations. Because there is no minimum number of shares that must be sold and
we will not refund any funds to you, it is possible that we may not raise enough
funds to conduct our operations. If that happens, you will suffer a loss in the
amount of your investment.
Our company is only recently organized with no operating history which
makes an evaluation of us difficult. Our company was recently organized on May
4, 2001 and is a start-up company. We have no operating history and we do not
have any business prior to our organization. As of May 31, 2001, we had incurred
losses of $907 and we expect losses to continue. There is nothing at this time
on which to base an assumption that our business plan will prove successful, and
there is no assurance that we will be able to operate profitably. You should not
invest in this offering unless you can afford to lose your entire investment.
Because of our lack of funds and past losses, our independent
accountants' audit report indicates there is substantial doubt about our ability
to continue as a going concern. Our independent certified public accountants
have pointed out that we have incurred losses since our inception and have not
yet been successful in establishing profitable operations, raising substantial
doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Therefore, our ability
to continue as a going concern is highly dependent upon obtaining additional
financing for our planned operations. If we are unable to raise additional
capital then you may lose your entire investment.
We are dependent upon this offering to be able to implement our
business plan and our lack of revenues and profits may make our obtaining
additional capital more difficult. We presently have no significant operating
capital and we are totally dependent upon receipt of the proceeds of this
offering to provide the capital necessary to commence our proposed business.
Upon completion of the offering, the amount of capital available to us will
still be extremely limited, especially if less than the total amount of the
offering is raised since this is not an underwritten offering. We have no
commitments for additional cash funding beyond the proceeds expected to be
received from this offering. In the event that the proceeds from this offering
are not sufficient given the capital-intensive nature of our business, we may
need to seek additional financing from commercial lenders or other sources, for
which we presently have no commitments or arrangements.
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If we are unable to develop mineral reserves we may have to cease
operations. If we are unable to develop mineral reserves either because we do
not have money to do it or because it will not be economically feasible to do
it, we may have to cease operations in which event you will lose your
investment.
We must limit our exploration because we are small and do not have much
capital. There are other larger exploration companies that could and probably
would spend more time and money exploring our property.
We will have to suspend our exploration plans if we do not have access
to all of the supplies and materials we need. Competition and unforeseen limited
sources of supplies in the industry could result in occasional spot shortages of
supplies, like dynamite, and equipment like bulldozers and excavators that we
might need to conduct exploration. We have not attempted to locate or negotiate
with any suppliers of products, equipment or materials. We will attempt to
locate products, equipment and materials after this offering is complete. If we
cannot find the products and equipment we need, we will have to suspend our
exploration plans until we do find the products and equipment we need.
We may not have enough money to complete our exploration. We currently
have no capital reserves. We may not have enough money to complete the
exploration of our property. Phase I of our exploration will cost approximately
$53,000.00. Phase II of our exploration program will cost approximately $83,000.
This offering will only be sufficient to finance Phase I, assuming all of the
offering is sold. In addition, we are obligated to pay a minimum royalty of
$8,000 by June 7, 2002. If we cannot pay this minimum royalty we will have to
renegotiate our mineral lease. This offering will net Pacific Spirit
approximately $57,000 to expend on exploration and lease payments assuming all
shares are sold. We will try to raise additional funds from a second public
offering, a private placement or loans for Phase II. At the present time, we
have not made any plans to raise additional money and there is no assurance that
we would be able to raise additional money in the future. If we need additional
money and can't raise all or part of it, we will have to suspend or cease
operations. Management currently has no plan to engage in any alternative
business if Pacific Spirit suspends or ceases operations as a result of not
having enough money to complete our exploration program. If we suspend or cease
operations, you will suffer a loss in the amount of your investment.
Investors will be unable to sell their shares if a trading market does
not develop. Because there is no public trading market for our common stock, you
may not be able to resell your shares. Therefore there is no central place, like
a stock exchange or electronic trading system, to resell your shares. If you do
want to resell your shares, you will have to locate a buyer and negotiate your
own sale. Therefore, you may not be able to resell your shares.
We must sell at least 50% of the securities in this offering to
generate proceeds for our business activities. There will be no proceeds
available from this offering to fund our business operations unless we sell at
least 50% of the securities being offered. If we are not able to sell at least
50% of the securities being offered, Pacific Spirit may have to cease or suspend
operations. If that happens, you will suffer a loss in the amount of your
investment.
Management has no mining experience. We currently have only one
employee, Peter Sotola, who is our sole shareholder, director and officer. Mr.
Sotola has no experience or formal training in mineral exploration. Prior to
founding the company, Mr. Sotola has been primarily engaged in the business of
providing corporate consulting and accounting to various businesses.
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Management will not spend full time on the business of the company. Our
sole employee, shareholder, officer and director is Peter Sotola. Mr. Sotola
will not be employed full time, at least initially, as he is involved with other
businesses and has other interests which could give rise to conflicts of
interest with respect to carrying out the operations of Pacific Spirit .
USE OF PROCEEDS
The net proceeds to us from the sale of the 1,500,000 shares offered
hereby at a public offering price of $0.05 per share will vary depending upon
the total number of shares sold. Regardless of the number of shares sold, we
expect to incur offering expenses estimated at $18,018.75 for legal, accounting,
printing and other costs in connection with the offering.
The table below shows how proceeds from this offering would be used for
scenarios where our company sells various amounts of the shares and the priority
of the use of net proceeds in the event actual proceeds are not sufficient to
accomplish the uses set forth. Pending use, we will invest the net proceeds in
investment-grade, short-term, interest bearing securities.
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Percent of total shares offered 25% 50% 75% 100%
($) ($) ($) ($)
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Shares sold 375,000 750,000 1,125,000 1,500,000
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Gross proceeds from offering $18,750 $37,500 $56,250 $75,000
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Less: Offering Expenses $18,019 $18,019 $18,019 $18,019
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Net Offering Proceeds $731 $19,481 $38,231 $56,981
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Use of Net Proceeds *
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Claim Acquisition $0 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
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Rock and soil sampling $0 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500
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Geologic mapping $0 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000
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Drilling and assaying $0 $11,000 $30,731 $37,500
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Reclamation $0 $0 $0 $5,000
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Report preparation $0 $0 $0 $3,000
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Working Capital * $731 $981 $0 $3,981
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Total Use of Proceeds $731 $19,481 $38,231 $56,981
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* The use of net proceeds describes the expenses that will be incurred in
association with Phase I of our business plan. Phase II of the business plan
will not be implemented until the success of Phase I is evaluated to determine
whether further exploration work is warranted. For this reason, we will retain
as working capital any sums not utilized in Phase I until further financing is
obtained for Phase II assuming further exploration work is warranted.
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We will not be able to conduct any exploration activities unless
approximately 50% of the offering is sold. In addition, unless approximately 50%
of the offering is sold, all of our paid in capital will have been utilized to
pay the expenses of this offering. Unless at least 25% of the offering is sold,
we may not be able to pay the expenses of the offering. If we are not able to
pay the expenses of the offering, we will become indebted for legal fees, we
will not be able to file quarterly and annual financial reports under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and we may have to cease business operations. It
is possible that no proceeds may be raised from this offering. It is also
possible that some, but not all, of the 2,000,000 shares offered will be sold.
If fewer than all of the shares are sold, we will have to delay or modify our
plan. There can be no assurance that any delay or modification will not
adversely affect our development. If we require additional funds to develop our
plan, such funds may not be available on terms acceptable to us.
Possible working capital uses include advertising and other ongoing
selling, general and administrative expenses, to be determined by our executive
officers based upon their assessment of our company's needs.
Any funds not used for the purposes indicated will be used for general
working capital. If less than the entire offering is received, funds will be
applied according to the priorities outlined above. For example, if less than
$25,000 is received, the entire amount will be applied toward legal and
accounting fees for this offering as well as quarterly and annual reports
required under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE
There is no established public market for the shares of common stock
being registered. As a result, the offering price and other terms and conditions
relative to the shares of common stock offered hereby have been arbitrarily
determined by us and do not necessarily bear any relationship to assets,
earnings, book value or any other objective criteria of value. In addition, no
investment banker, appraiser or other independent, third party has been
consulted concerning the offering price for the shares or the fairness of the
price used for the shares.
DILUTION
You will suffer substantial dilution in the purchase price of your
stock compared to the net tangible book value per share immediately after the
purchase.
Dilution is the difference between the public offering price of $0.05
per share for the common stock offered herein, and the net tangible book value
per share of the common stock immediately after its purchase. Our net tangible
book value per share is calculated by subtracting our total liabilities from our
total assets less any intangible assets, and then dividing by the number of
shares then outstanding.
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Our net book value prior to the offering, based on the May 31, 2001
financial statements, was $24,093 or approximately $0.010 per common share.
Prior to selling any shares in this offering, we had 2,500,000 shares of common
stock outstanding, which were purchased by the founding shareholder for $25,000
or $.10 per share. We are now offering up to 1,500,000 shares at $0.05 per
share. If all shares offered herein are sold, we will have 4,000,000 shares
outstanding upon completion of the offering. Our post offering pro forma net
book value, which gives effect to receipt of the net proceeds from the offering
on all shares sold but does not take into consideration any other changes in our
net tangible book value, will be $81,074 or approximately $0.020 per share. This
would result in dilution to investors in this offering of $0.030 per share, or
approximately 60% from the public offering price of $0.05 per share.
Dilution Table
The following table sets forth the estimated net tangible book value
("NTBV") pershare after the offering and the dilution to persons purchasing
shares based upon various levels of sales achieved:
Dilution Table
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375,000 750,000 1,125,000 1,500,000
shares sold shares sold shares sold shares sold
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Public offering price/share $0.050 $0.050 $0.050 $0.050
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NTBV/share prior to offering $0.010 $0.010 $0.010 $0.010
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Net proceeds to Pacific Spirit $731 $19,481 $38,231 $56,981
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Total shares outstanding 2,875,000 3,250,000 3,625,000 4,000,000
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Increase attributable to new $0.000 $0.003 $0.007 $0.010
shareholders
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Post offering pro forma NTBV/share $0.009 $0.013 $0.017 $0.020
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Comparative Data
The following table sets forth with respect to existing shareholders
and new investors, a comparison of the number of shares of common stock acquired
from our company, the percentage ownership of such shares, the total
consideration paid, the percentage of total consideration paid and the average
price per share.
Comparative Data
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Shares Purchased Total Consideration
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Number Percent Amount Percent Average
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Existing shareholder 2,500,000 62.5% $25,000 25% $0.10
Peter Sotola
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New investors* 1,500,000 37.5% $75,000 75% $0.05
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Total 4,000,000 100% $100,000 100% $0.025
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* It is possible we may not sell any of the shares, in which case the proceeds
to Pacific Spirit will be $0.
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
General
The following discussion addresses the material terms of the plan of
distribution.
We are offering up to 1,500,000 shares of our common stock at a price
of $0.05 per share to be sold by Mr. Sotola, our principal executive officer and
director. This will be the only method of distribution.
Mr. Sotola may also purchase shares in the offering on the same terms
as purchases by public investors but with a view toward investment, not resale.
In addition, shares purchased by Mr. Sotola will be restricted from trading
pursuant to Rule 144 because Mr. Sotola would be deemed a control person of
Pacific Spirit . Pacific Spirit does not intend to make any distribution through
an underwriter or on the Internet. The shares will be sold through our principal
executive officer and director, so no compensation will be paid with respect to
those sales, except for reimbursement of expenses actually incurred on behalf of
our company in connection with such activities. Since this offering is conducted
as a direct participation offering, there can be no assurance that any of the
shares will be sold. A subscription agreement, the form of which is attached to
this prospectus, will be required to be submitted by all purchasers of the
shares.
There is currently no market for any of our shares and no assurances
are given that a public market for such securities will develop after the
closing of this offering or be sustained if developed. While we plan following
the closing of this offering to take affirmative steps to request or encourage
one or more broker/dealers to act as a market maker for our securities, no such
efforts have yet been undertaken and no assurances are given that any such
efforts will prove successful. As such, investors may not be able to readily
dispose of any shares purchased hereby.
Our president, Mr. Sotola, who is an associated person of us as that
term is defined in Rule 3a4-1 under the Exchange Act, shall conduct the
offering. Mr. Sotola is deemed not to be a broker for the following reasons:
*He is not subject to a statutory disqualification as that term is
defined in Section 3(a)(39) of the Exchange Act at the time of his
participation in the sale of our securities.
*He will not be compensated for his participation in the sale of our
securities by the payment of commission or other remuneration based
either directly or indirectly on transactions in securities.
*He is not an associated person of a broker or dealers at the time of
his participation in the sale of our securities.
*He will restrict his participation to the following activities:
A. Preparing any written communication or delivering any
communication through the mails or other means that does not
involve oral solicitation by him of a potential purchaser;
B. Responding to inquiries of potential purchasers in a
communication initiated by the potential purchasers, provided
however, that the content of responses are limited to
information contained in a registration statement filed under
the Securities Act or other offering document;
C. Performing ministerial and clerical work involved in
effecting any transaction.
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As of the date of this prospectus, no broker has been retained by us
for the sale of securities being offered. In the event a broker who may be
deemed an underwriter is retained by us, an amendment to our registration
statement will be filed.
The offering will remain open for a period until 90 days or an
additional 60 days in our sole discretion, unless the entire gross proceeds are
earlier received or we decide, in our sole discretion, to cease selling efforts.
Our officers, directors and stockholders and their affiliates may purchase
shares in this offering.
No Escrow Of Proceeds
There is no escrow of any of the proceeds of this offering.
Accordingly, we will have use of such funds once we accept a subscription and
funds have cleared. Such funds shall be non-refundable to subscribers except as
may be required by applicable law.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Some of the statements under the "Prospectus Summary," "Risk Factors,"
"Management Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation," "Business" and
elsewhere in this prospectus constitute forward-looking statements. These
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that
may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements
to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity,
performance, or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. Such factors include, among other things, those listed under "Risk
Factors" and elsewhere in this prospectus.
In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by
terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "intend", "expects,"
"plan," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," or
"continue" or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the
forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results,
levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any
other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of such
statements. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements
after the date of this prospectus except as required by law. None of these
forward looking statements refer to mining exploration or activity.
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are not a party to or aware of any threatened litigation of a
material nature.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS
Executive Officers And Directors
The following table sets forth the directors and executive officers of
our company, their ages, term served and all officers and positions with our
company. A director is elected for a period of one year and thereafter serves
until his or her successor is duly elected by the stockholders and qualifies.
Officers and other employees serve at the will of the Board of Directors.
There are no arrangements or understandings regarding the length of
time a director of our company is to serve in such a capacity. Our director
holds no directorships in any other company subject to the reporting
requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Name of Director Age Term Served Positions with Company
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Peter Sotola 43 Since inception President, Secretary-
Treasurer & Director
Mr. Sotola will serve as management of our company. A brief
description of his background and business experience is as follows:
Peter Sotola is the founder of our company. Mr. Sotola has been
the President, Secretary-Treasurer and Director since Pacific Spirit's inception
on May 4, 2001.
Between 1987 and 1999 Mr. Sotola was an account executive at Georgia
Pacific Securiites, which has its principal offices in Vancouver, British
Columbia, and engages in the business of buying and selling public securities.
From 1999 to the present Mr. Sotola has been engaged in providing business
consulting services. He is expected to hold his position with our company until
the next annual meeting of shareholders.
Executive Compensation
Our sole director does not currently receive and has never received any
compensation for serving as a director to date. In addition, at present, there
are no ongoing plans or arrangements for compensation of any of our officers.
However, we expect to adopt a plan of reasonable compensation to our officers
and employees when and if we become operational and profitable.
The following table sets forth all compensation awarded to, earned by,
or paid for services rendered to us in all capacities during the period ended
May 31, 2001, by Mr. Sotola, our sole executive officer.
Summary Compensation Table
Long-Term Compensation Awards
Name and Principal Compensation-2001 ($)Number of shares
Position Salary ($)Bonus Underlying Options (#)
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Peter Sotola None None None
President
We do not presently have a stock option plan but intend to develop an
incentive based stock option plan for our officers and directors in the future
and may reserve up to ten percent of our outstanding shares of common stock for
that purpose.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the
beneficial ownership of our company's common stock with respect to each named
director and executive officer of our company, each person known to our company
to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of said securities,
and all directors and executive officers of our company as a group:
Title Amount and Nature of Percent % After
Name and Address of Class Beneficial Ownership of Class Offering
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Peter Sotola Common 2,500,000 shares 100% 62.5%
11640-96 A Avenue
Vancouver, B.C.
V3V 2A1
All officers & Common 2,500,000 shares 100% 62.5%
directors as
a group (1 person)
Prior to the sale of any shares in this offering, this individual is
the only shareholder of our company. After offering percentages are calculated
assuming sale of all shares in this offering there will be additional
shareholders. The foregoing amounts include all shares these persons are deemed
to beneficially own regardless of the form of ownership.
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
The shares registered pursuant to the registration statement of which
this prospectus is a part are shares of common stock, all of the same class and
entitled to the same rights and privileges as all other shares of common stock.
Common Stock
Pacific Spirit is presently authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of
$.001 par value common stock. The holders of common stock, including the shares
offered hereby, are entitled to equal dividends and distributions, per share,
with respect to the common stock when, as and if declared by the Board of
Directors from funds legally available therefore. No holder of any shares of
common stock has a pre-emptive right to subscribe for any securities of our
company nor are any common shares subject to redemption or convertible into
other securities of our company. Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of
our company, and after payment of creditors and preferred stockholders, if any,
the assets will be divided pro-rata on a share-for-share basis among the holders
of the shares of common stock. All shares of common stock now outstanding are
fully paid, validly issued and non-assessable. Each share of common stock is
entitled to one vote with respect to the election of any director or any other
matter upon which shareholders are required or permitted to vote. Holders of our
company's common stock do not have cumulative voting rights, so that the holders
of more than 50% of the combined shares voting for the election of directors may
elect all of the directors, if they choose to do so and, in that event, the
holders of the remaining shares will not be able to elect any members to the
Board of Directors.
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Pacific Spirit has reserved from its authorized but unissued shares a
sufficient number of shares of common stock for issuance of the shares offered
hereby. The shares of common stock issuable upon subscription of the offering
will be, when issued in accordance with the terms of the offering, fully paid
and non-assessable.
Preferred Stock
Pacific Spirit is also presently authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares
of $.001 par value preferred stock. No preferred stock has been issued as of
this date and management has no current plans to issue preferred stock to any
investor. Under our company's articles of incorporation, as amended, the Board
of Directors has the power, without further action by the holders of the common
stock, to designate the relative rights and preferences of the preferred stock,
and issue the preferred stock in such one or more series as designated by the
Board of Directors. The designation of rights and preferences could include
preferences as to liquidation, redemption and conversion rights, voting rights,
dividends or other preferences, any of which may be dilutive of the interest of
the holders of the common stock or the preferred stock of any other series. The
issuance of preferred stock may have the effect of delaying or preventing a
change in control of our company without further shareholder action and may
adversely effect the rights and powers, including voting rights, of the holders
of common stock. In certain circumstances, the issuance of preferred stock could
depress the market price of the common stock. The Board of Directors effects a
designation of each series of preferred stock by filing with the Nevada
Secretary of State a Certificate of Designation defining the rights and
preferences of each such series. Documents so filed are matters of public record
and may be examined in accordance with procedures of the Nevada Secretary of
State, or copies thereof may be obtained from our company.
Options and Warrants
We do not presently have any options or warrants authorized or any
securities that may be convertible into common stock. However, our board of
directors may later determine to authorize options and warrants for our company.
Dividend Policy
We have not previously paid any cash dividends on our common stock and
do not anticipate or contemplate paying dividends on our common stock in the
foreseeable future. Our present intention is to utilize all available funds for
the development of our business. There is no assurance that we will ever have
excess funds available for the payment of dividends. The only legal restrictions
that limit the ability to pay dividends on common equity or that are likely to
do so in the future, are those restrictions imposed by state laws. Under Nevada
corporate law, no dividends or other distributions may be made which would
render our company insolvent or reduce assets to less than the sum of its
liabilities plus the amount needed to satisfy any outstanding liquidation
preferences.
Transfer Agent
We intend to use Nevada Agency And Trust Company, 50 West Liberty
Street, Suite 880, Reno, NV 89501 as our transfer agent and registrar for the
common stock upon completion of the offering.
Shares Eligible For Future Sale
Upon completion of this offering, we will have 4,000,000 shares of
common stock outstanding, if we sell all of the shares in this offering. Of
these shares, the 1,500,000 shares to be sold in this offering will be freely
tradable without restriction or further registration under the Securities Act of
1933, except that any shares purchased by our affiliates, as that term is
defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act, may generally only be sold in
compliance with the limitations of Rule 144 described below.
The remaining 2,500,000 of common stock held by the existing
stockholder were issued and sold by us in reliance on exemptions from the
registration requirements of the Securities Act. These shares will become
eligible for sale on May 4, 2001 subject to the limitations of Rule 144. We
cannot predict the effect, if any, that offers or sales of these shares would
have on the market price. Nevertheless, sales of significant amounts of
restricted securities in the public markets could adversely affect the fair
market price of the shares, as well as impair our ability to raise capital
through the issuance of additional equity shares.
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In general, under Rule 144, a person who has beneficially owned shares
for at least one year is entitled to sell, within any three-month period, a
number of shares that does not exceed the greater of (1) one percent of the then
outstanding shares of common stock or (2) the average weekly trading volume in
the common stock in the over-the-counter market during the four calendar weeks
preceding the date on which notice of the sale is filed, provided several
requirements concerning availability of public information, manner of sale and
notice of sale are satisfied. In addition, our affiliates must comply with the
restrictions and requirements of Rule 144, other than the one-year holding
period requirement, in order to sell shares of common stock which are not
restricted securities.
Under Rule 144(k), a person who is not an affiliate and has not been an
affiliate for at least three months prior to the sale and who has beneficially
owned shares for at least two years may resell their shares without compliance
with the foregoing requirements. In meeting the one-and two-year holding periods
described above, a holder of shares can include the holding periods of a prior
owner who was not an affiliate. The one-and two-year holding periods described
above do not begin to run until the full purchase price or other consideration
is paid by the person acquiring the shares from the issuer or an affiliate. Rule
701 provides that currently outstanding shares of common stock acquired under
our employee compensation plans, and shares of common stock acquired upon
exercise of presently outstanding options granted under these plans, may be
resold beginning 90 days after the date of this prospectus:
- by persons, other than affiliates, subject only to the manner of
sale provisions of Rule 144, and
- by affiliates under Rule 144 without compliance with its one-year
minimum holding period, subject to some limitations.
There is presently no agreement by any holder, including our
"affiliates", of "restricted" shares not to sell their shares.
Penny Stock Regulation
Our shares will probably be subject to the Penny Stock Reform Act of
1990 which may potentially decrease your ability to easily transfer our shares.
Broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in "penny stocks" are
regulated. Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less
than $5.00. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a
transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a
standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about penny
stocks and the risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must
provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock,
the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction,
and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held
in the customer's account. In addition, the penny stock rules generally require
that prior to a transaction in a penny stock, the broker-dealer make a special
written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the
purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction.
These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of
trading activity in the secondary market for a stock that becomes subject to the
penny stock rules. As our shares immediately following this offering will likely
be subject to such penny stock rules, investors in this offering will in all
likelihood find it more difficult to sell their securities.
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DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION ON INDEMNIFICATION
FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Our articles of incorporation contains provisions permitted under the
Nevada Corporations Code relating to the liability of directors. The provisions
eliminate a director's liability to stockholders for monetary damages for a
breach of fiduciary duty, except in circumstances involving wrongful acts,
including the breach of a director's duty of loyalty or acts or omissions which
involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law. Our certificate of
incorporation also contains provisions obligating us to indemnify our directors
and officers to the fullest extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of
Nevada. We believe that these provisions will assist us in attracting and
retaining qualified individuals to serve as directors.
Following the close of this offering, we will be subject to the State
of Nevada's business combination statute. In general, the statute prohibits a
publicly held Nevada corporation from engaging in a business combination with a
person who is an interested stockholder for a period of three years after the
date of the transaction in which that person became an interested stockholder,
unless the business combination is approved in a prescribed manner. A business
combination includes a merger, asset sale or other transaction resulting in a
financial benefit to the interested stockholder. An interested stockholder is a
person who, together with affiliates, owns, or, within three years prior to the
proposed business combination, did own 15% or more of our voting stock. The
statute could prohibit or delay mergers or other takeovers or change in control
attempts and accordingly, may discourage attempts to acquire us.
As permitted by Nevada law under Nevada Revised Statutes 78.037, we
intend to eliminate the personal liability of our directors for monetary damages
for breach or alleged breach of their fiduciary duties as directors, subject to
exceptions. In addition, our bylaws provide that we are required to indemnify
our officers and directors, employees and agents under circumstances, including
those circumstances in which indemnification would otherwise be discretionary,
and we would be required to advance expenses to our officers and directors as
incurred in proceedings against them for which they may be indemnified. The
bylaws provide that we, among other things, will indemnify officers and
directors, employees and agents against liabilities that may arise by reason of
their status or service as directors, officers, or employees, other than
liabilities arising from willful misconduct, and to advance their expenses
incurred as a result of any proceeding against them as to which they could be
indemnified. At present, we are not aware of any pending or threatened
litigation or proceeding involving a director, officer, employee or agent of
ours in which indemnification would be required or permitted. We believe that
our charter provisions and indemnification agreements are necessary to attract
and retain qualified persons as directors and officers.
We have agreed to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, to
indemnify all our officers and directors. Insofar as indemnification for
liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Act") may be
permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the
foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of
the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public
policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
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CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
In connection with the organization of Pacific Spirit , Peter
Sotola, the founding shareholder, President, Secretary-Treasurer and Director
of our company, has paid an aggregate of $25,000.00 cash to purchase
2,500,000 shares of common stock of Pacific Spirit .
Pacific Spirit presently has no office facilities but for the time
being will use as its business address the office of Mr. Sotola on a rent free
basis, until such time as the business operations of our company may require
more extensive facilities and our company has the financial ability to rent
commercial office space. There is presently no formal written agreement for the
use of such facilities, and no assurance that such facilities will be available
to our company on such a basis for any specific length of time.
We have no formal written employment agreement or other contracts with
our officers, and there is no assurance that the services to be provided by
them, and facilities to be provided by Mr. Sotola, will be available for any
specific length of time in the future. Mr. Sotola anticipates initially devoting
up to approximately 15% of his time to the affairs of our company. If and when
the business operations of our company increase and a more extensive time
commitment is needed, Mr. Sotola is prepared to devote more time to our company,
in the event that becomes necessary. The amounts of compensation and other terms
of any full time employment arrangements with our company would be determined if
and when such arrangements become necessary.
BUSINESS
History And Organization
Pacific Spirit, Inc. (the "Company") was recently incorporated under
the laws of the state of Nevada on May 4, 2001. We have not commenced business
operations and we are considered an exploration stage enterprise. To date, our
activities have been limited to organizational matters, obtaining a geologist's
report and the preparation and filing of the registration statement of which
this prospectus is a part. In connection with the organization of our company,
the founding shareholder of our company contributed an aggregate of $25,000 cash
in exchange for 2,500,000 shares of common stock. We have no significant assets,
and we are totally dependent upon the successful completion of this offering and
receipt of the proceeds there from, of which there is no assurance, for the
ability to commence our proposed business operations.
Proposed Business
On June 7, 2001, Pacific Spirit acquired a 30 year mineral lease from
Nevada Mine Properties II, Inc., the owner of six unpatented lode mineral
claims, sometimes referred to as the "Del Oro" property in Nevada. An unpatented
claim is one in which more assessment work is necessary before all mineral
rights can be claimed. We are presently in the pre-exploration stage and there
is no assurance that a commercially viable mineral deposit exists in our
property until exploration is done and a comprehensive evaluation concludes
economic and legal feasibility.
Under the terms of the mineral lease, Pacific Spirit may extend the
initial term for one additional period of 30 years by giving the owner notice of
such extension not less than thirty days prior to the expiration of the initial
term or any extension thereof. Pacific Spirit has the exclusive possession of
the property for mining purposes during the term of the lease.
If Pacific Spirit fails to comply with any of the provisions of the
lease and does not initiate and diligently pursue steps to correct the default
within thirty days after notice has been given to it by owner specifying with
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particularity the nature of the default, then upon the expiration of the
thirty-day period, all rights of Pacific Spirit under the lease terminate and
all liabilities and obligations of Pacific Spirit except royalties then due
terminate. Any default claimed with respect to the payment of money may be cured
by the deposit in escrow of the amount in controversy (not including claimed
consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages) and giving of notice of
the deposit to the owner, the amount to remain in escrow until the controversy
is resolved by decision of a court or otherwise. If Pacific Spirit by notice to
owner disputes the existence of a default, then the lease shall not terminate
unless Pacific Spirit does not initiate and diligently pursue steps to correct
the default within thirty days after the existence of a default has been
determined by decision of a court or otherwise.
Under the terms of the lease, Pacific Spirit is obligated to pay
royalties of 4% of the net returns from all minerals sold or processed. In
addition, Pacific Spirit must pay a minimum annual royalty as follows, of which
the first payment of $5,000 has already been made:
Anniversary Date Amount
June 7, 2002 $ 8,000.00
June 7, 2003 $16,000.00
June 7, 2004 $24,000.00
June 7, 2005 $50,000.00
June 7, 2006 and thereafter $50,000.00
Our business activities to date have been restricted to obtaining a
report from our mining engineer, Sam S. Arentz, III, and preparing this
offering. According to Mr. Arentz's report, the six Del Oro claims were staked
in 1986 by wx syndicate who completed 12 shallow air track drill holes which
returned gold assays in the amount of 0.019 Ounces per ton over 10 feet to 0.010
Ounces per ton over 50 feet.
In 1992, Equinox Resources assumed the operations of the wx Syndicate.
The Del Oro claims were leased in 1993 to Cameco U. S., Inc. which conducted
magnetic surveys, rock and limited soil sampling and then drilled 4,610 feet in
eleven reverse circulation drill holes. This drilling returned anomalous gold
assays to 0.012 ounces per ton over 25 feet north of the present claim position.
Cameco surrendered their lease in 1994 to Nevada Mine Properties, Inc. (a
subsidiary of Hecla Mining Co.). Subsequently Nevada Mine Properties
quit-claimed the property to Nevada Mine Properties II,Iinc (no association with
Hecla).
In 1995 Newhawk Gold Mines LTD. Acquired a land position in the area
which included a lease on the Del Oro Property. A regional soil grid survey in
1996 resulted in a three-hole 1,850 foot reverse circulation drill program
testing the roots beneath the previously drilled air track targets. Drill
intercepts returned 0.017 ounces per ton of gold over 15 feet. The leased
property has been maintained by Nevada Mine Properties II, Inc. Since 1998. In
June 2001, Pacific Spirit Inc. leased the six claims from Nevada Mine Properties
II, Inc.
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Mr. Arentz recommends a two phase program to explore the Del Oro Property.
Phase 1 includes additional claim staking followed by geologic mapping and rock
chip and soil sampling. A five hole, 2,500 foot reverse circulation drill
program is proposed for phase 1. If drilling intersects gold values in the 0.05
To 0.10 Ounces per ton range over thicknesses of tens of feet, then
consideration would be given toward a phase 2 effort which would include an
additional 5000 feet of reverse circulation drilling.
PHASE 1 - PROPOSED BUDGET
ESTIMATED COSTS (US$)
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Claim Acquisition 2,000.
Rock and Soil Sampling and Assays 2,500.
Geologic Mapping 3,000.
Drilling + Assays (2,500' @ $15 / Ft) 37,500.
Reclamation 5,000.
Report Preparation 3,000.
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53,000.
PHASE 2 - PROPOSED BUDGET
ESTIMATED COSTS (US$)
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Drilling + Assays (5000' @ $15 / Ft) 75,000.
Reclamation 5,000.
Report Preparation 3,000.
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83,000.
Location and Access
The Del Oro Property is Located in Sections 29, 30, and 31, Township 31
North, Range 38 East, MDB&M, Pershing county, Nevada. The claims are situated
in the Goldbanks Mining District approximately 28 miles south of Winnemucca,
Nevada. Access from Winnemucca is south along the Grass Valley paved / gravel
road for approximately 22 miles, turning southwest onto a dirt road toward
the east range about one mile north of Leach Hot Springs. The dirt road runs
generally down-slope toward the southwest for approximately four miles, then
changes to a south-southeast direction and begins upslope for approximately
three miles here the road enters unnamed drainage and continues approximately
two and one half miles southwest onto the north side line of the claims.
Our Proposed Exploration Program
We must conduct exploration to determine what amount of minerals, if any,
exist on our properties, and if any minerals which are found can be economically
extracted and profitably processed. Our exploration program is designed to
economically explore and evaluate our claims.
We do not claim to have any minerals or reserves whatsoever at this time on
any of our claims. We intend to implement an exploration program and to proceed
in the following two phases:
Phase 1 will begin with research of the available geologic literature,
personal interviews with geologists, mining engineers and others familiar with
the prospect sites.
When research is completed, our initial work will be augmented with
geologic mapping, geophysical testing and geo-chemical testing of our claims.
When available, existing workings, like trenches, prospect pits, shafts or
tunnels will be examined. If an apparent mineralized zone is identified and
narrowed down to a specific area by the studies, we will begin drilling the
area.
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Once drilling is performed samples are taken and then analyzed for
economically potential minerals that are known to have occurred in the area.
Careful interpretation of this available data collected from the various tests
aid in determining whether or not the prospect has current economic potential
and whether further exploration is warranted. Phase 1 will take about three
months and cost up to $53,000.
Phase 2 involves an initial examination of the underground characteristics
of the mineralization structure that was identified by Phase 1 of exploration.
Phase 2 is aimed at identifying any mineral deposits of potential economic
importance. The methods employed are
- more extensive drilling
- more advanced geophysical work
Drilling identifies the continuity and extent of mineralization, if
any, below the surface. After a thorough analysis of the data collected in Phase
2, we will decide if the property warrants a Phase 3 study. Phase 2 will take
about six months and cost up to $83,000. We do not intend to interest other
companies in the property if we find mineralized materials. We intend to try to
develop the reserves ourselves.
Competitive Factors
The mineral industry is fragmented. We compete with other exploration
companies looking for a variety of mineral reserves. We may be one of the
smallest exploration companies in existence. Although we will be competing with
other exploration companies, there is no competition for the exploration or
removal of minerals from our property. Readily available markets exist in North
America and around the world for the sale of minerals. Therefore, we intend to
develop mining claims to the production point in which major mining production
companies would seriously consider pursuing the property as a valuable and
significant acquisition.
Regulations
We will secure all necessary permits for exploration and, if
development is warranted on the property, will file final plans of operation
before we start any mining operations. We anticipate no discharge of water into
active stream, creek, river, lake or any other body of water regulated by
environmental law or regulation. No endangered species will be disturbed.
Restoration of the disturbed land will be completed according to law. All holes,
pits and shafts will be sealed upon abandonment of the property. It is difficult
to estimate the cost of compliance with the environmental law since the full
nature and extent of our proposed activities cannot be determined until we start
our operations and know what that will involve from an environmental standpoint.
The initial drill program outlined in Phase I will be conducted on
BLM lands. The BLM will require the submittal of a plan of operation which
would be used as the basis for the bonding requirement, water permit and
reclamation program. The reclamation program could include both surface
reclamation and drill hole plugging and abandonment. The amount of the
bonding would be based upon an estimate by the BLM related to the cost of
reclamation if done by an independent contractor. It is estimated the bonding
requirement would be $5000.00. The water permit and fee is included in the
reclamation cost which is estimated to be $1000.00.
The estimate for Phase II reclamation and bonding is based on the
assumption that we have completed the Phase I reclamation and that the $5000.00
Phase I bond is still in place. Based upon this assumption, it is estimated that
an additional bond of $5,000.00 would be required for Phase II for a total
bonding requirement of $10,000.00.
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We would be subjected to the BLM rules and regulations governing
mining on federal lands including a draft environmental impact statement or
EIS, public hearings and a final EIS. The final EIS would address county and
state needs and requirements and would cover issues and permit requirements
concerning: air quality, heritage resources, geology, energy, noise, soils,
surface and ground water, wetlands, use of hazardous chemicals, vegetation,
wildlife, recreation, land use, socioeconomic impact, scenic resources,
health and welfare, transportation and reclamation. Bonding requirements for
mining are developed from the final EIS.
We are in compliance with all laws and will continue to comply with the
laws in the future. We believe that compliance with the laws will not adversely
affect our business operations. Pacific Spirit anticipates that it will be
required to post bonds in the event the expanded work programs involve extensive
surface disturbance.
Employees
Initially, we intend to use the services of subcontractors for manual
labor exploration work on our properties. Pacific Spirit will consider hiring
technical consultants as funds from this offering and additional offerings or
revenues from operations in the future permit. At present, our only employee is
Mr. Solota.
Employees
Initially, we intend to use the services of subcontractors for manual labor
exploration work on our properties. Pacific Spirit will consider hiring
technical consultants as funds from this offering and additional offerings or
revenues from operations in the future permit. At present, our only employee is
Mr. Sotola.
Employees and Employment Agreements
At present, we have no employees, other than Mr. Peter Sotola, our
president and sole director who has received no compensation for his services.
Mr. Sotola does not have an employment agreement with us. We presently do not
have pension, health, annuity, insurance, stock options, profit sharing or
similar benefit plans; however, we may adopt plans in the future. There are
presently no personal benefits available to any employees.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
We are a start-up, exploration stage company and have not yet generated or
realized any revenues from our business operations.
Our auditors have issued a going concern opinion. This means that our
auditors believe there is doubt that we can continue as an on-going business for
the next twelve months unless we obtain additional capital to pay our bills.
This is because we have not generated any revenues and no revenues are
anticipated until we begin removing and selling minerals. Accordingly, we must
raise cash from sources other than the sale of minerals found on our property.
Our only other source for cash at this time is investments by others in our
company. We must raise cash to implement our project and stay in business.
To meet our need for cash we are attempting to raise money from this
offering. There is no assurance that we will be able to raise enough money
through this offering to stay in business. Whatever money we do raise will be
applied first to exploration and then to development, if development is
warranted. If we do not raise all of the money we need from this offering, we
will have to find alternative sources, like a second public offering, a private
placement of securities, or loans from our officers or others. At the present
time, we have not made any arrangements to raise additional cash, other than
through this offering. If we need additional cash and cannot raise it, we will
either have to suspend operations until we do raise the cash, or cease
operations entirely.
We will be conducting research in connection with the exploration of our
property. We are not going to buy or sell any plant or significant equipment. We
do not expect a change in our number of employees.
Limited Operating History; Need for Additional Capital
There is no historical financial information about our company upon which
to base an evaluation of our performance. We are an exploration stage company
and have not generated any revenues from operations. We cannot guarantee we will
be successful in our business operations. Our business is subject to risks
inherent in the establishment of a new business enterprise, including limited
capital resources, possible delays in the exploration of our properties, and
possible cost overruns due to price and cost increases in services.
To become profitable and competitive, we must conduct research and
exploration of our properties. We are seeking equity financing to provide for
the capital required to implement our research and exploration phases.
We have no assurance that future financing will be available to us on
acceptable terms. If financing is not available on satisfactory terms, we may be
unable to continue, develop or expand our operations. Equity financing could
result in additional dilution to existing shareholders.
Results of Operations
From Inception on May 4, 2001
We just recently acquired our first interest in un-patented lode mineral
claims. At this time we have not yet commenced the research and/or exploration
stage of our mining operations on that property. We have paid $5,000 for a
mining lease. As of May 31, 2001 we have experienced operating losses of $907.
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Plan of Operations
Since inception, we have used our common stock to raise money for our
property acquisition, for corporate expenses and to repay outstanding
indebtedness. Net cash provided by financing activities from inception on May 4,
2001 to May 31, 2001 was $25,000 as a result of proceeds received from our
president and sole director. Our business activities to date have been
restricted to obtaining a mining engineer's report and preparing this offering.
Pacific Spirit 's plan of operations for the next twelve months is to
undertake Phase I of the drilling and exploration program. Phase I is estimated
to be cost $53,000.00 and therefore can not be completed unless more than 75% of
the offering is sold. If only 50% of the offering is sold, we will be able to
make an annual royalty payment, obtain permits, bonds and conduct land
preparation along with surveying, drill site location and some drilling, but we
will not be able to complete our exploration program or analyze the results. If
only 25% of our offering is sold, we will be able to pay the offering expenses
only. If less than 25% of the offering is sold we will become indebted for
offering expenses and we may have to cease operations entirely. We have no plan
to engage in any alternative business if Pacific Spirit ceases or suspends
operations as a result of not having enough money to complete any phase of the
exploration program.
Phase I will involve drilling five holes to investigate the extent
of mineralization of the claims which will include additional claim staking
followed by geologic mapping and rock chip and soil sampling. Claim staking is
estimated to cost $2,000. Geological mapping, rock chip and soil sampling will
cost approximately $5,500. Drilling expenses are expected to about $37,500 and
reclamation about $5,000. Expenses associated with the geologist's report for
Phase I are anticipated to be approximately $3,000.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of the date of this registration statement, we have yet to generate
any revenues from our business operations. Since our inception, Mr. Sotola has
paid $25,000 in cash in exchange for 2,500,000 shares of common stock. This
money has been utilized for organizational and start-up costs and as operating
capital. As of May 31, 2001 we had sustained operating losses $907.00.
We will not able to conduct meaningful business operations unless we
sell at least 50% of this offering. In addition, unless more than 75% of the
offering is sold, we will not be able to complete Phase I. Assuming sufficient
funds are raised in this offering to complete Phase I, we will be able evaluate
within the next 12 months whether to proceed with Phase II. Should we decide to
proceed with Phase II, we will be required to raise an additional $83,000.00 in
addition to offering expenses.
According to the terms or our mineral lease, we are obligated by
June 7, 2002 to pay a minimum royalty of $8,000 followed by annual minimum
royalty payments thereafter of $16,000 in 2003, $24,000 in 2004, $50,000 in 2005
and $50,000 every year thereafter. We will be required to renegotiate the terms
of the mineral lease in the event we are unable to raise sufficient funds in
time to meet these obligations.
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LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the shares offered under this prospectus is being
passed upon for us by Kennan E. Kaeder, Attorney at Law, Suite 1904, 110 West C
Street, San Diego, California 92101.
EXPERTS
The financial statements of Pacific Spirit, Inc. for the period from
inception on May 4, 2001 through May 31, 2001, included in this prospectus have
been examined Amisano Hanson, Suite 604-750 West Pender Street, Vancouver,
Canada V6C 2T7, independent certified public accountants, as indicated in their
report, and are included in this prospectus in reliance on the report given upon
the authority of that firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
We are filing a registration statement on Form SB-2 with the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission, under the Securities Act of 1933,
covering the securities in this offering. As permitted by rules and regulations
of the Commission, this prospectus does not contain all of the information in
the registration statement. For further information regarding both Pacific
Spirit Ventures and the securities in this offering, we refer you to the
registration statement, including all exhibits and schedules, which may be
inspected without charge at the public reference facilities of the Commission's
Washington, D.C. office, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. Copies
may be obtained upon request and payment of prescribed fees.
As of the effective date of this prospectus, we will become subject to
the information requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Accordingly, we will file reports and other information with the Commission.
These materials will be available for inspection and copying at the public
reference facilities maintained by the Commission at Room 1024, 450 Fifth
Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, and at the following regional offices of
the Commission: Pacific Regional Office 5670 Wilshire Boulevard, 11th Floor Los
Angeles, CA 90036-3648. Copies of the material may be obtained from the public
reference section of the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20549, at prescribed rates. The Commission maintains an Internet Web site
located at http://www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information
statements and other information regarding issuers that file reports
electronically with the Commission. The site is accessible by the public through
any Internet access service provider.
Copies of our Annual, Quarterly and other Reports filed with the
Commission, starting with the Quarterly Report for the first quarter ended after
the date of this prospectus (due 45 days after the end of the quarter) will also
be available upon request, without charge, by writing Pacific Spirit, Inc.
207-1425 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, B.C., V7T 1B9.
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PACIFIC SPIRIT, INC.
[An Exploration Stage Company]
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONTENTS
Page
Independent Auditors' Report F-1
Balance Sheet F-2
Statement of Operations, for the period from inception F-3
on May 4, 2001 through May 31, 2001
Statement of Cash Flows, for the period from inception F-4
May 4, 2001 through May 31, 2001
Statement of Stockholders' Equity, from inception F-5
on May 4, 2001 through May 31, 2001
Notes to Financial Statements F-6-9
TERRY AMISANO LTD. AMISANO HANSON
KEVIN HANSON, C.A. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Stockholders,
Pacific Spirit Inc.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Pacific Spirit Inc. (An
Exploration Stage Company) as at May 31, 2001 and the related statements of
operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the period May 4, 2001 (Date
of Incorporation) to May 31, 2001. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An
audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, these financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Pacific Spirit Inc. as of May
31, 2001 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period
from May 4, 2001 (Date of Incorporation) to May 31, 2001, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements referred to above have been prepared
assuming that the company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note
1 to the financial statements, the company is in the exploration stage, and has
no established source of revenue and is dependent on its ability to raise
capital from shareholders or other sources to sustain operations. These factors,
along with other matters as set forth in Note 1, raise substantial doubt that
the company will be able to continue as a going concern. The financial
statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of
this uncertainty.
Vancouver, Canada "AMISANO HANSON"
June 11, 2001 Chartered Accountants
F-1
PACIFIC SPIRIT INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
BALANCE SHEET
May 31, 2001
(Stated in US Dollars)
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ASSETS
------ 2001
----
Current
Cash $ 6,093
Subscriptions receivable 2,000
Prepaid expenses - Note 6 16,000
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$ 24,093
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Preferred stock, $0.001 par value
10,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding
Common stock, $0.001 par value
100,000,000 shares authorized
2,500,000 shares subscribed $ 25,000
Deficit accumulated during the exploration stage ( 907)
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24,093
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$ 24,093
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Nature and Continuance of Operations - Note 1
Subsequent Event - Note 6
APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR:
"Peter Sotola" , Director
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES
F-2
PACIFIC SPIRIT INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
for the period May 4, 2001 (Date of Incorporation) to May 31, 2001
(Stated in US Dollars)
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May 4, 2001
(Date of
Incorporation) to
May 31, 2001
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Expenses
Bank charges $ 7
Incorporation costs 900
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Net loss for the period $ 907
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Loss per share $ 0.01
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding 89,041
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES
F-3
PACIFIC SPIRIT INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
for the period May 4, 2001 (Date of Incorporation) to May 31, 2001
(Stated in US Dollars)
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May 4, 2001
(Date of
Incorporation) to
May 31, 2001
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net loss for the period $( 907)
Change in non-cash working capital balance
related to operations
Subscriptions receivable ( 2,000)
Prepaid expenses ( 16,000)
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( 18,907)
Cash Flows from Financing Activity
Capital stock subscribed 25,000
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Increase in cash during the period 6,093
Cash, beginning of the period -
Cash, end of the period $ 6,093
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES
F-4
PACIFIC SPIRIT INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY for
the period May 4, 2001 (Date of Incorporation) to May 31, 2001
(STATED IN US DOLLARS)
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Deficit
Accumulated
Common Shares Additional During the
------------- Paid-in Exploration
# Par Value Capital Stage Total
----- --------- ------- ----- -----
Capital stock subscribed
pursuant to an offering
memorandum for cash
- at $0.01 2,500,000 $ 2,500 $ 22,500 $ - $ 25,000
Net loss for the period - - - ( 907) ( 907)
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Balance, as at
May 31, 2001 2,500,000 $ 2,500 $ 22,500 $( 907) $ 24,093
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES
F-5
PACIFIC SPIRIT INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for
the period May 4, 2001 (Date of Incorporation) to May 31, 2001
(Stated in US Dollars)
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Note 1 NATURE AND CONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS
The company is in the exploration stage. The company has entered
into a lease agreement to explore and mine a resource property
located in the State of Nevada, United States of America and has
not yet determined whether this property contains reserves that
are economically recoverable. The recoverability of amounts from
the resource property will be dependent upon the discovery of
economically recoverable reserves, confirmation of the company's
interest in the underlying property, the ability of the company to
obtain necessary financing to satisfy the expenditure requirements
under the resource property agreement and to complete the
development of the property and upon future profitable production
or proceeds for the sale thereof.
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern
basis. The company has accumulated a deficit of $907 since
inception. Its ability to continue as a going concern is dependent
upon the ability of the company to generate profitable operations
in the future and/or to obtain the necessary financing to meet its
obligations and repay its liabilities arising from normal business
operations when they come due.
The company was incorporated in Nevada on May 4, 2001.
Note 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements of the company have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States of America. Because a precise determination of many
assets and liabilities is dependent upon future events, the
preparation of financial statements for a period necessarily
involves the use of estimates which have been made using careful
judgement. Actual results may vary from these estimates.
The financial statements have, in management's opinion, been
properly prepared within reasonable limits of materiality and
within the framework of the significant accounting policies
summarized below:
EXCHANGE ACT GUIDE 7
The Securities and Exchange Commission's Exchange Act Guide 7
"Description of property by issuers engaged or to be engaged in
significant mining operations" requires that mining companies in
the exploration stage should not refer to themselves as
development stage companies in the financial statements, even
though such companies should comply with Financial Accounting
Standard Board Statement No. 7, if applicable. Accordingly, the
company has not been referred to as being a development stage
company.
F-6
Pacific Sprit Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the period May 4, 2001 (Date of Incorporation) to May 31, 2001
(State in US Dollars - Page 2
Note 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - (Cont'd)
RESOURCE PROPERTIES
Costs of acquisition, exploration, carrying and retaining unproven
properties are expensed as incurred. Upon determining the
existence of commercially minable deposits, costs incurred in
proving and developing a property ready for production are
capitalized. Producing mineral properties are depleted over their
estimated useful lives based upon a method relating recoverable
mineral reserves to production or over a shorter period if the
property is shown to have an impairment in value. If the property
is shown to have an impairment in value, the property will be
written-down to the value of the property.
ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS
Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations are
expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures that relate
to an existing condition caused by past operations, and which do
not contribute to current or future revenue generation, are
expensed. Liabilities are recorded when environmental assessments
and/or remedial efforts are probable, and the cost can be
reasonably estimated. Generally, the timing of these accruals
coincides with the earlier of completion of a feasibility study or
the company's commitments to plan of action based on the then
known facts.
INCOME TAXES
The company uses the liability method of accounting for income
taxes pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, No.
109 "Accounting for Income Taxes".
BASIC LOSS PER SHARE
The company reports basic loss per share in accordance with the
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per
Share". Basic loss per share is computed using the weighted
average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted
loss per share has not been provided as it would be antidilutive.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT
The carrying value of cash and subscriptions receivable
approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these
instruments.
F-7
Pacific Sprit Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the period May 4, 2001 (Date of Incorporation) to May 31, 2001
(State in US Dollars - Page 3
Note 3 DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement Number
109 in Accounting for Income Taxes ("FAS 109") which is effective
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1992. FAS 109
requires the use of the asset and liability method of accounting
of income taxes. Under the assets and liability method of FAS 109,
deferred tax assts and liabilities are recognized for the future
tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the
financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and
liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets
and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to
apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
The following table summarizes the significant components of the
company's deferred tax assets:
Total
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Deferred Tax Assets
Non-capital loss carryforward $ 907
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Gross deferred tax assets $ 454
Valuation allowance for deferred tax asset ( 454)
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$ -
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The amount taken into income as deferred tax assets must reflect
that portion of the income tax loss carryforwards that is likely
to be realized from future operations. The company has chosen to
provide an allowance of 100% against all available income tax loss
carryforwards, regardless of their time of expiry.
Note 4 INCOME TAXES
No provision for income taxes has been provided in these financial
statements due to the net loss. At May 31, 2001 the company has
net operating loss carryforwards, which expire commencing in 2021,
totalling approximately $907, the benefit of which has not been
recorded in the financial statements.
F-8
Pacific Sprit Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the period May 4, 2001 (Date of Incorporation) to May 31, 2001
(State in US Dollars - Page 4
Note 5 NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARD
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards board issued SFAS
No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities," which standardized the accounting for derivative
instruments. SFAS is effective for all fiscal quarters of all
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. Adopting this standard
will not have a significant impact on the company's financial
positions, results of operations or cash flows.
Note 6 SUBSEQUENT EVENT
By a lease agreement effective June 1, 2001 the company was
granted the exclusive right to explore and mine the Del Oro and NP
Claims located in Pershing County of the State of Nevada for the
following minimum advance royalty payments and performance
commitment:
Minimum Advance Royalty Payments:
The owner shall be paid a royalty of 4% of the net smelter returns
from all production. In respect to this royalty, the company is
required to pay minimum advance royalty payments of the following:
- $5,000 upon execution (prepaid at May 31, 2001);
- $8,000 on June 1, 2002;
- $16,000 on June 1, 2003
- $24,000 on June 1, 2004
- $50,000 on June 1, 2005 and thereafter
Performance Commitment:
The company is required to pay all federal and state mining claim
maintenance fees for any year in which this agreement is
maintained in good standing after June 1. The company is required
to perform reclamation work on the property as required by
federal, state and local law for disturbances resulting from the
company's activities on the property.
The term of this lease is for 30 years with automatic extensions
so long as the conditions of the lease are met. The lease can be
bought out for $5,000,000 from which advance royalty payments paid
may be subtracted from the buyout price. The company will pay the
lessor a 0.5% royalty on net smelter returns thereafter.
F-9
PACIFIC SPIRIT, INC.
[An Exploration Stage Company]
1,500,000 Shares
Common Stock
$0.05 Per Share
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PROSPECTUS
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PACIFIC SPIRIT, INC.
11640-96 A Avenue
Vancouver, B.C.
Phone: (604) 760-1400
_____________, 2001
PART II - INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 24. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
The only statute, charter provision, bylaw, contract, or other
arrangement under which any controlling person, director or officer of the
Registrant is insured or indemnified in any manner against any liability which
he may incur in his capacity as such, is as follows:
1. Article XII of the articles of incorporation of Pacific Spirit,
filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration Statement.
2. Article XI of the bylaws of Pacific Spirit, filed as Exhibit 3.2 to
the Registration Statement.
3. Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 78.
The general effect of the foregoing is to indemnify a control person,
officer or director from liability, thereby making Pacific Spirit responsible
for any expenses or damages incurred by such control person, officer or director
in any action brought against them based on their conduct in such capacity,
provided they did not engage in fraud or criminal activity.
ITEM 25. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION*
The following table sets forth all estimated costs and expenses, other than
underwriting discounts, commissions and expense allowances, payable by the
issuer in connection with the maximum offering for the securities included in
this registration statement:
Amount*
SEC Registration fee $18.75
Blue sky fees and expenses $1,000.00
Legal fees and expenses $10,000.00
Printing and shipping expenses $1,000.00
Accounting fees and expenses $5,000.00
Transfer and Miscellaneous expenses $1,000.00
Total $18,018.75
* All expenses are estimated except the Commission filing fee.
ITEM 26. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.
The following sets forth information relating to all previous sales of
Common stock by the Registrant which sales were not registered under the
Securities Act of 1933.
In connection with the organization of Pacific Spirit, our founding
shareholder, Peter Sotola, has paid an aggregate of $25,000 cash to purchase
2,500,000 shares of common stock of our company. This transaction was not
registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Act") in reliance on the
exemption from registration in Section 4(2) of the Act. The securities were
offered and sold without any general solicitation to a person affiliated with
the issuer as the founding shareholder, are subject to the resale provisions of
Rule 144 and may not be sold or transferred without registration except in
accordance with Rule 144. On June 7, 2001 Pacific Spirit issued 2,500,000 shares
of common stock to Mr. Sotola. Certificates representing the securities bear
such a legend.
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ITEM 27. EXHIBITS INDEX.
Number Exhibit Name
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1.1 Subscription Agreement
1.2 Subscription Agreement of Peter Sotola
3.1 Articles of Incorporation
3.2 By-Laws
4.1 Specimen Stock Certificate
5.1 Opinion Regarding Legality
10.1 Mining Lease
23.1 Consent of Amisano Hanson
23.2 Consent of Kennan E. Kaeder
23.3 Consent of Sam S. Arentz III
All other Exhibits called for by Rule 601 of Regulation S-B are not applicable
to this filing. Information pertaining to our common stock is contained in our
articles of incorporation and By-Laws.
ITEM 28. UNDERTAKINGS.
The undersigned registrant undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offer or sales are being made, a
post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
I. To include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act of 1933;
II. To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the
effective date of the Registration Statement (or the most recent post effective
amendment) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental
change in the information in the registration statement;
III. To include any material information with respect to the plan of
distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any
material change to the information in the Registration Statement.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act
of 1933, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall
be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered
therein, and the offering of securities at that time shall be deemed to be the
initial bona fide offering.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of
the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the
offering.
Subject to the terms and conditions of Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes to file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission any supplementary and periodic information,
documents, and reports as may be prescribed by any rule or regulation of the
Commission heretofore or hereafter duly adopted pursuant to authority conferred
to that section.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of
1933 may be permitted to directors, officers, and controlling persons of the
Registrant pursuant to our certificate of incorporation or provisions of Nevada
law, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the
Securities and Exchange Commission the indemnification is against public policy
as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. If a claim for
indemnification against liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant)of
expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the
registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit, or proceeding is
asserted by a director, officer or controlling person in connection with the
securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of our
counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court
of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether the indemnification by it is
against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final
adjudication of the issue.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the
registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all
of the requirements for filing on Form SB-2 and has duly caused this
registration statement to be signed on our behalf by the undersigned, in the
City of Vancouver, B.C., on August 23, 2001.
(Registrant) Pacific Spirit, Inc.
By (signature and title) /s/ Peter Sotola
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President, Treasurer, and Director
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
registration statement was signed by the following persons in the capacities and
on the dates stated.
(signature) /s/ Peter Sotola
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(title) President, Chief Executive Officer,
Secretary, Chairman of the Board
(date) August 23, 2001
(signature) /s/ Peter Sotola
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(title) Principal Financial Officer
and Controller
(date) August 23, 2001
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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SEC REFERENCE TITLE OF DOCUMENT
NUMBER
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1.1 Subscription Agreement
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1.2 Subscription Agreement of Peter Sotola
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3.1 Articles of Incorporation
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3.2 Bylaws
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4.1 Specimen Stock Certificate
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5.1 Opinion Regarding Legality
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10.1 Mining Lease
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23.1 Consent of Amisano Hanson
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23.2 Consent of Kennan E. Kaeder
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23.3 Consent of Sam S. Arentz III